'Honey is healthy, if it’s real. Therein lies the rub. Often it is not just filtered, it’s utlra-filtered and not even recognized as honey. This is usually the case with honey from China. Often it’s watered down with HFCS added. Forget trying to figure out which agave is for real and whether agave is really healthy or not.

The Real Stuff

For a healthier tasty sweetener that mixes well and blends in with most foods, try maple syrup.Pure maple syrup is not to be confused with the colored high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sugar waters sold as pancake syrups in supermarkets and used by most restaurants. Pure maple syrup has only one ingredient – maple syrup.'

'Your body is a complex ecosystem made up of more than 100 trillion bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa, collectively referred to as your microbiome, which must be properly balanced and cared for if you want to maintain good health. These microbes are so numerous they actually outnumber the cells in your body 10 to one. With such a high prevalence of microbes in your system, it seems reasonable to suspect that they're of some major importance.

And indeed, recent years have brought a scientific flurry of information demonstrating just how crucial your microbiome is to everything from genetic expression, immune function, body weight and composition, to mental health, memory, and the prevention of numerous diseases, from diabetes to cancer.'

'Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine, and one of the greatest healers of all time put together his ideas, experience, and theories about diet and healing in an extensive volume of writing called the Hippocratic Corpus. Because his work was so extensive, no one could read them all. So he summarized his wisdom in a collection of medical pearls called the Hippocratic Aphorisms.'

Even back in the 60s and 70s sufficient scientific evidence indicated that butter was far better than margarine for your health.

Nevertheless, the fake, chemically laced, processed food industry along with its partner in crime junk science relentlessly convinced millions upon millions of Americans to eat margarine instead, because it was “scientifically” proven to be superior to butter for health reasons.

'According to the National Coffee Association (NCA) coffee consumption in the U.S. is increasing. More than three-quarters of Americans are confirmed coffee drinkers with 59% reporting they drink a cup of Joe each and every day, while 71% drink it at least once per week. In fact, it ranks as America’s second most popular beverage after water. Americans consume around 400 millions cups of coffee every day. Most coffee beans are imported.'

Editor's note: There isn't one vaccine that has even been PROVEN to work.

'Gardasil (HPV vaccine) has never been proven to prevent a single case of cervical cancer, but as the most profitable vaccine ever created it is increasingly being mandated despite having an atrocious safety record.'

'99% of diets are set up to play a little TRICK on your body and manipulate it into losing weight. This is usually done by cutting out a macronutrient group (think protein, carbs or fat) or limiting calories.

This ALWAYS sets you up for failure, since you can only trick the body in the short term and it will always end up rebelling back, but often with a few extra pounds. So nix thinking anything good ever happens overnight, as it’s a weight loss killer and sets the stage for tricking your body into achieving counterproductive short term results.'

'Processed foods are loaded with preservatives, artificial colors, and artificial flavorings, which is one of the reasons that I recommend avoiding them. Once you become a label reader, you’ll realize just how ubiquitous they are.

The best way to avoid toxic chemical additives is to consume only fresh whole foods. But practically speaking, this can be difficult for many people to accomplish, at least 100 percent of the time.

Chances are that, despite your best efforts, you’ll have a processed food or two somewhere in your diet.Therefore, it’s good to know which of the thousands of chemical additives are the most dangerous and should be avoided at all cost when you spot them on a food label.'

'Many specific proteins, enzymes and coding within our immune system may be activated to kill cancer cells. There is no such thing as a cancer cell that cannot be defeated by the human immune system. The difference between cancers that grow and those that don't are what we put in our bodies to prohibit their growth.

Proteins can be rendered ineffective if cells experience uncontrolled growth though damage or mutations to DNA or if toxins through food and chemical pollution override the immune system's natural function. Here are 10 functional foods which suppresses tumour development during immune surveillance in the human body.'

'You have countless immune cells in every corner of your body that are constantly working to keep you healthy by identifying, packaging, and eliminating harmful substances that have made their way into your blood.

If your immune system falters and begins to identify some of your own tissues as being harmful or unnecessary, it will work to attack and eliminate these tissues through an inflammatory response that can cause pain and discomfort in many forms - this is how autoimmune illness develops.

The specific tissue or groups of tissues (organs) that your immune system decides to attack is determined by your genetics.'

'Research on the placebo effect is revealing some amazing discoveries about the power of belief. Placebos were created to control for suggestion, imagination, and bias in both investigators and patients in clinical studies.

At the time placebos were first introduced into medical research, investigators didn’t know how they produced their effects. As the field of neuroscience has evolved, it is becoming clear that belief induced within the context surrounding the placebo produces very specific and powerful physiologic effects.'

'Pectin is a fiber found in citrus, apples and other fruit. The pectin found in citrus fruits—but only in a modified form—has been the subject of a significant amount of cancer research.

For pectin to be absorbed by the body, rather than passing through the colon as bulk, it must be artificially modified to a low molecular weight.

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is the result of pH and temperature modification that breaks the pectin into shorter-chained carbohydrates that dissolve more readily in water and are better absorbed by the body. '

'A lesser known, yet highly effective natural treatment for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, cluster headaches and migraines are capsaicin-based nasal sprays. They have been tested clinically for over 10 years and exhibit remarkable potency in alleviating many upper respiratory conditions, sinus, head and even neck pain.'

'From slowing the decline in fatal brain disease, to generating a sense of oneness with one another and the universe, drumming's physical and spiritual health benefits may be as old as time itself.

Drumming is as fundamental a form of human expression as speaking, and likely emerged long before humans even developed the capability of using the lips, tongue and vocal organs as instruments of communication.'

'Scientists at the University of Illinois have engineered a genetically modified yeast to enhance fermentation and eliminate byproducts that cause hangovers. The question is, how will altering natural yeast in fermentation processes affect the chemical constituents in wine once metabolized?

'Some people believe that the thyroid is the “heart” of the endocrine system. As one of the largest endocrine glands, it plays an important role in maintaining energy levels and secreting hormones—among other things. When the thyroid’s working properly, it’s business as usual. Unfortunately, nasty chemicals can play a huge role in problems.'

'Carpal tunnel syndrome is considered mysterious to conventional medicine. Now we find proof that nature helps solve the riddle of the carpal tunnel by virtue of flaxseed oil - also referred to as linseed oil.Years ago as a little league baseball player I would rub linseed oil onto my baseball glove because it made the glove softer and more pliable. This trick allowed me to catch the ball better. It also lengthened the life of the glove.Little did I or anyone else know the external application of linseed oil (Latin name Linum usitatissimum) – also referred to in nutrition as flaxseed oil – can also treat carpal tunnel syndrome.But can treating carpal tunnel syndrome really be compared to rubbing oil onto a baseball glove?'

'Shock! Certified organic strawberries aren’t so organic after all. Although organic strawberries sell for 50% to 100% more than conventional berries, organic strawberries are fumigated with toxic chemicals, including methyl bromide, at the beginning stages of their life-cycle.'

'Your gut isn't just where you shovel in the grub. It's also a delicate, micro-ecosystem that keeps your whole body healthy.

To get your health on track, look no further than your gut. The digestive tract does more than just process your breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to a review of the current literature published in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal. Your gut microbiome has far-reaching effects on your health that you'd never expect.'

'You’ve finally decided to give up the junk and eat healthier. So why don’t you feel the vibrant energy and sense of well-being your friends have been bragging about? Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is the cornerstone of good health but if you’ve been living on a junk food diet for years, you may feel worse before you feel better.

Processed food withdrawal combined with something called a “healing crisis” can make even the most committed of individuals throw in the towel and grab a diet soda.'

'Having just covered a Naperville, Ill (Chicago suburb) incident where the two leaders of a local anti-smart meter “action group” were arrested got me wondering, what’s the big deal about smart meters?

Smart meters are going to be part of the smart grid, a national interlocking web of power stations and connecting lines that would make producing electricity more efficient – right?'

The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric extract selectively and safely killing cancer stem cells in a way that chemo and radiation can not.

'A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Anticancer Research reveals that one of the world's most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment: the primary polyphenol in the ancient spice turmeric known as curcumin, has the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, which are at the root of cancer malignancy, while having little to no toxicity on normal stem cells, which are essential for tissue regeneration and longevity.'

'In addition to being toxic enough to kill you with high doses of inorganic arsenic, chronic low levels of even organic arsenic can accumulate and inhibit the body’s natural process of eliminating other heavy metals. Arsenic of either type is also carcinogenic, but again, inorganic arsenic is the most toxic.'

'Trying to keep up with the different coffee and caffeine studies with the question to do java or not to do java is enough to turn a coffee drinker into a tea drinker, or vice-versa. But after reviewing a few of them, I’ve decided that moderate coffee drinking has enough benefits to outweigh the risks.'

'Coconut oil was victimized during that era of erroneous dogma that demonized saturated fats, including butter, and created the unhealthy trans-fatty acid hydrogenated unsaturated fat industry, which included margarine. Saturated fats have been resurrected from the trash bin of forbidden foods over the past decade or so with proven health merits.'

'If you buy organic produce thinking you're bypassing the chemical-heavy industrial food system, think again. "Organic" strawberries that overflow from baskets at major groceries and local farmers' markets are not nearly as organic as they claim. Federal regulations that allow millions of pounds of toxic chemicals to be used to grow plants that eventually produce strawberries are being labeled as organic.

'B complex vitamins are water soluble and cannot be stored in the body, except for one form of thiamine that is fat soluble known as Benfotiamine. It’s application will be discussed later in this article.

And deficiency of thiamine or B1 is that vitamin that has been recently researched to be responsible for fatigue, neuropathy, and various manifestations of encephalopathy (brain disease). Unfortunately, fatigue is a common symptom for many illnesses and disorders. Vitamin B12 deficiency manifests as fatigue and neurological issues as well.'

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~ John Kabat-Zinn

'This is a blog from @Brolaxblog – a blog that is aimed at helping men deal with anxiety issues. The regular blog can be found here. The blog covers the basics of mindfulness well; mindfulness can indeed be a powerful tool in reducing anxiety; it has decreased my own anxiety by a massive amount.

However it pays to remember that mindfulness is not an overnight solution to this kind of problem. It takes time, self-compassion and practice to bring about these benefits.

In case you haven’t heard, Starbucks is now offering its very own version of “coconut milk” or more formally known as: Starbucks Single Origin Sumatra Coconut Milk. What might that statement mean in terms of actual quality?

“Single origin” sounds impressive, but most likely it means it comes from a single rather large factory in Sumatra where thousands of workers eke out a meager living. What’s so special about that? Another researcher noticed there’s no ‘Fair Trade Certified’ label on the coconut milk carton.'

'Processed foods are loaded with preservatives, artificial colors, and artificial flavorings, which is one of the reasons that I recommend avoiding them. Once you become a label reader, you’ll realize just how ubiquitous they are.

The best way to avoid toxic chemical additives is to consume only fresh whole foods. But practically speaking, this can be difficult for many people to accomplish, at least 100 percent of the time. Chances are that, despite your best efforts, you’ll have a processed food or two somewhere in your diet.

Therefore, it’s good to know which of the thousands of chemical additives are the most dangerous and should be avoided at all cost when you spot them on a food label.'

'Breathing exercises stop panic attack and anxiety! This is because breathing and oxygenation are critical to keep acidosis away.

Blood tends to be alkaline because the vital combustions taking place in the body are mostly acid in character. Alkalinity of the blood allows chemical processes to move acid from the tissues to discharge points such as the lungs, kidneys and bowels.'

'I’m not sure of how Prozac was developed, but a certain microbe, Mycobacterium vaccae, is currently under observation because it demonstrates similar neuron effects as Prozac, without physiological side effects and suicidal and homicidal impulses.

Mycobacterium vaccae promotes serotonin production, which elevates mood and helps one be more relaxed. And it’s abundant in planting soil. You can find live Mycobacterium vaccae dirt cheap in your garden soil.'

'Seventy-nine million Americans, one-in-four, are currently prescribed psychiatric drugs. In an effort to provide accurate information about the documented risks associated with psychiatric drugs, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), the leading mental health watchdog, last year launched a comprehensive website and enhanced psychiatric drug database.'

'Thyme is an incredibly potent yet simple herb affecting multiple systems in the body and capable of treating dozens of diseases. It contains one of the strongest antioxidants known and is proven to kill 98% of breast cancer cells.

Oil of thyme is derived from thyme, also known as Thymus vulgaris. The perennial herb, a member of the mint family, is used in aromatherapy, cooking, potpourri, mouthwashes, and elixirs, as well as added to ointments. Thyme also has a number of medicinal properties, which is due to the herb’s essential oils.

The benefits of thyme essential oil have been recognized for thousands of years in Mediterranean countries.

'Broccoli sprouts make regular broccoli’s health benefits seem miniscule. You won’t have to eat a bunch of broccoli often if you consume a handful of light broccoli sprouts a few times a week. They can be tossed onto salads or included in sandwiches.Sprouting instructions are at the end of this article, which contains an interesting food fight story and nutritional information.'

'Of all the episodes of alternative cancer treatment suppression by the medical establishment, none is more dramatic and long lasting than Harry Hoxsey’s. Harry’s constant conflicts covered almost 50 years of the 20th Century, while he defended what has proven to be a highly effective alternative cancer treatment.

Hoxsey was flamboyant and put himself into the public eye and ear energetically and often. The medical establishment, cancer industries, and cooperating government agencies responded viciously. His USA operations were closed down in 1960, but his legacy continues at the Bio-Medical Center in Tijuana, Mexico.'

'This is a common reaction to the suggestion that cannabis can be used as a suppository. Rectal administrations (suppositories) have an unfairly bad reputation in North America, despite the diverse benefits they offer. This article aims to educate about the advantages associated with the rectal application of cannabis and provide a simple set of guidelines for the effective use of suppositories.'

'Up until a few decades ago, blueberries didn't have the superfood status they rightfully claim now. As a matter of fact, they were considered lacking in nutrition. Since then, serious testing and analysis have proven blueberries are truly tasty, medicinal foods.'

'Originally from Angola, hibiscus is now cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Sudan, Egypt, Thailand, Mexico, and China. The polyphenols present in hibiscus leaves may inhibit growth of and destroy melanoma cancer cells without damaging healthy human skin cells, scientists from Taiwan have found.'

'In September 2004, Merck & Co. pulled Vioxx from the market. The press spun the headlines to make it look like Merck – a pharmaceutical giant with annual sales in the range of $40 billion – withdrew its non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain drug for the right reasons.

What they didn’t reveal – at least not right away – was that Vioxx was responsible for up to 60,000 fatal heart attacks.Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories drugs (NSAIDs) also come as non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines.

Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used NSAIDs for headache, joint pain, and muscle soreness. It’s well known to damage the lining of gastrointestinal tract and may trigger leaky gut syndrome and even celiac disease. Ibuprofen also is linked to kidney damage.'

'Scientists have discovered five fruits that stop cancer. Each has a specific cancer fighting component that shrinks tumors, and keeps cancer cells from proliferating. Unlike the drugs of mainstream cancer treatment, these components are not specific to one form of cancer, but are able to treat many forms of cancer successfully.'

'You know that term of phrase “the good ‘ol days”? I like to think it more appropriate to call it the “not so good ol’ days”, especially when it comes to this story.I’m optimistic that big food and the companies pumping out processed junk are soon going to be a thing of the past.The junk food era is slowly coming to a close and we need to make sure to give it a good final shove out the door.'

'There are several types of smoothies used for various health conditions. But few, if any, that can claim to improve cardiovascular health, memory and cognitive function, and reduce inflammation while providing an enormous array of nutrients.

This smoothie involves putting three ingredients into your blender: blueberries, cacao or cocoa powder, avocado, and a little honey with purified water added according to one’s desired consistency. You can use juice instead of water, but not milk or yogurt.Here’s how these ingredients address the brain, the heart, and more.'

“I have the answer to cancer, but American doctors won’t listen. They come here and observe my methods and are impressed. Then they want to make a special deal so they can take it home and make a lot of money. I won’t do it, so I’m blackballed in every country.”— Dr. Johanna BudwigDr. Johanna Budwig left us in 2003, at the age of 95. This German doctor was nominated six times for the Nobel Prize for medicine, which means that it would be wise to take her health work seriously.

We call her a saint, but doctors-in-the-know thought of her as a god. She cured cancer in “terminally ill” patients; even patients which the establishment had surrendered to fate, claimed were “untreatable”, and had given a death sentence to. She did not just cure specific or rare types of cancer.

She cured all types of cancer, and she did it relatively quickly, cheaply, easily, and permanently; using only non-toxic ingredients, which had no side-effects."

'Terence Kemp McKenna (November 16, 1946 – April 3, 2000) was a philosopher, social critic, psychonaut, ethnobotanist, lecturer, writer who authored several books. He examined, deconstructed and expounded on a variety of subjects, including: plant-based entheogens, shamanism, metaphysics, psychedelic drugs, epistemology, alchemy, language, culture, technology and theories about the origins of human consciousness. He created a mathematical theory of time (novelty theory) based on patterns found in the I Ching.'

'A March 4, 2015 issue of Time magazine report on heart health featured a Finnish study that concluded men on statin drugs for six years had a 46% increased risk for developing diabetes. A Time response from a doctor interviewed left me cold, because it’s based on the conventional medical myth that sells statin drugs.'

'If you are feeling like you’ve run out of gas, it may be time to revitalize and boost energy with Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Also known as ubiquinone, CoQ10 is an oil-soluble, vitamin-like substance that is absolutely essential for optimum health and longevity.CoQ10 is naturally found in virtually every cell in the body, primarily in the cellular mitochondria, the furnace of the cell in which food is converted to energy.'

'Health experts around the world recommend people incorporate these 6 seeds in their diets. Whether you sprinkle these over your breakfast cereal or have them as a health boosting snack, you can't go wrong with seeds.'

“You know you could be arrested for this.” The person selling it [Raw Milk] assured him that he was working for a farm that had the necessary permits to sell their raw milk directly, making it legal in New Mexico. Then the man surprised me after my attempt to step in and set the world straight on why raw milk is healthier."

'More and more nutritionists, holistic practitioners, and MDs have been getting on the legumes for health bandwagon lately. And for good reasons.

An international study that examined food intake patterns and risk of death from coronary heart disease, researchers followed more than 16,000 middle-aged men in the U.S., Finland,

The Netherlands, Italy, former Yugoslavia, Greece and Japan for 25 years. The researchers found that legumes were associated with a whopping 82% reduction with poor heart health and heart attack risks!'

'The heart-healthy benefits of the so-called Mediterranean diet are well known, but new research from a Greek study suggest that adherence to the diet can have a more protective effect on heart disease risk than taking part in physical activity -- showing that adults who closely followed the diet were 47% less likely to develop heart disease over a 10-year period compared to similar adults who did not closely follow the diet.'

'The history of medical marijuana and its use for epilepsy is a curious one. The marijuana plant, cannabis sativa, has been a part of folk medicine since antiquity and it has been used in Western medicine since the 19th century.

One of its early uses was to control epileptic seizures. An obvious drawback, however, was that it was psychoactive -- it made its users "high." It was these psychoactive effects of cannabis that led to its being banned in most countries in the early 20th century.

In the 1930s and 1940s, research chemists began to extract various pure compounds -- called "cannabinoids" -- from the cannabis plant and discovered that some extracts made you high while others didn't.'

'Despite decades of research and thousands of studies attesting to its health-promoting properties, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) remains virtually unknown to the medical professional and the public.This inexpensive compound demonstrates potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, has been shown to relieve painful musculoskeletal and urinary conditions, and may even fight Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

Unfortunately, its widespread acceptance and use has been stymied by the FDA and their allies in the pharmaceutical industry.'